How else could it be with former offensive lineman Craig Wolfley barking orders?

"We became partners and we just stayed in touch with each other throughout the year, and we made sure that we would come back again this year. Next year we want to create our own team," said Kearse of Las Vegas.

The Steelers organization is very aware of how much of Steeler Nation is made up of women.

"I've been a Steelers fan all my life because I grew up in Pittsburgh. We have season tickets and never miss a game," Pashel said. "And we just learn a lot here with the guys and make a lot of friendships."

Former Steelers wide receiver Yancy Thigpen can relate. His mom was a huge Steelers fan.

"I remember as a kid watching Mean Joe Greene and Jack Lambert, and not really, as a child, understanding the game. But, my mother was cheering, so I was cheering, and the rest is history. It's black and gold since I can remember," he said.

What does Thigpen think of the women attending this year's camp?

"They don't know how to follow directions, but they're happy," he said. "They just don't know in a few minutes they're going to be tired."